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AZ HB2106
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Jermaine
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AI Summary
- Requires physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to obtain informed consent before performing pelvic examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients.
- Establishes three exceptions: examinations within the scope of a surgical procedure with prior consent, medically necessary diagnostic examinations on unconscious patients, and forensic medical examinations requested by law enforcement for criminal investigations.
- Classifies performing pelvic examinations without informed consent as unprofessional conduct subject to disciplinary action.
- Applies to licensed physicians under chapters 13 or 17, nurse practitioners under chapter 15, and physician assistants under chapter 25 of Arizona Revised Statutes.
Legislative Description
Informed consent; pelvic examinations.
Informed Consent
Last Action
House read second time
1/20/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules1/20/2021
Health and Human Services1/14/2021
Full Bill Text
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